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Clippers may have overpaid for Rui Hachimura as shooting woes continue

As Rui Hachimura’s shooting woes continue through the start of the regular season, it’s becoming clear the Clippers may have overpaid for him.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:00 PM
Clippers may have overpaid for Rui Hachimura as shooting woes continue
Key Things to Know
  • Clipperholics argues the LA Clippers may have overpaid for Rui Hachimura due to his early shooting struggles.
  • Hachimura is averaging 10.8 points on 28.6% shooting from the field through the team's 1-4 start.
  • The 28-year-old forward signed an offseason contract worth $14 million annually with a club option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Clipperholics writer Iliyan Lakhani argues that the LA Clippers may have overpaid for forward Rui Hachimura following an inefficient start to the season. After signing a contract worth $14 million annually with a club option, Hachimura is averaging just 10.8 points while shooting 28.6% from the field across the team's initial 1-4 start.

Lakhani highlights that the 28-year-old is also struggling from the free-throw line at a career-low 58.3%. While Hachimura has provided value as a rebounder, the writer notes that the eventual returns of Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, and Max Strus could help improve his offensive production.

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